The storm and the hurricane season are on the way! In such a situation, you cannot avoid getting your home in shape. If you avoid that, it will become quite late to safeguard your property from high winds. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has declared that there may be around 7-11 storms which will turn into hurricanes. If you start taking the right steps from now onwards, then you don’t have to worry much.
Roof protection
According to the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS), after hurricanes, people claim insurance mainly due to roof cover damage. So, you will have to take steps before the hurricane season in order to make sure that the roof of the house stays intact. Here are certain steps that you can take in order to protect the roof of your property during the impending hurricane season:
• You should check out for loose anchoring and rust on the metal roof of your house.
• You should caulk the loose roof tiles or shingles to save it from high winds.
• You can hire a licensed contractor and install hurricane straps on the roof.
• You can hire a professional in order brace the gable ends.
• Make sure that you install backup water barrier below the roof cover.
• You should also check the ventilation of the attic.
Window and door covers
To make your house ready to face the hurricanes, you will have to equip it with hurricane-resistant window and door coverings. Such doors and window coverings will have different types of shutters, screens, panels, impact glass windows and doors, etc. It should be noted here that smaller openings can get highly damaged due to wind pressure. So, you should take proper care of the smaller windows in your house. If you cannot do it on your own, it will be better to get in touch with a professional in this regard.
So, do not waste time. Take immediate steps and make the necessary arrangements to safeguard your home from hurricanes.